Eagles 'been looking' for Sanders

Eagles insider Jimmy Kempski writes that RB Miles Sanders has "quelled concerns about his ability in pass protection and as a receiver out of the backfield." The rookie hasn't caught a pass through 2 preseason games but did have a nice blitz pickup in the 2nd exhibition. Passing-game usage has been our biggest concern with Sanders' 2019 fantasy production. We're still not expecting huge receiving numbers, but we did just boost his projections there.

Eagles RB Miles Sanders has been "better than expected" in pass protection in training camp, according to insider Jimmy Kempski. We've heard tons of positive buzz on Sanders as a runner over the past couple of weeks, but this is the 1st time his ability in the passing game has been talked up. Previous reports had RB Jordan Howard looking most reliable in pass protection. Sanders' work in the passing game will be worth monitoring closely this preseason. If he can stay on the field in passing situations, it'd give him a path to top-20 fantasy production.

Sirius XM's Adam Caplan said Sunday that he expects Eagles rookie RB Miles Sanders to "get 8 to 10 touches" per game this season. That would be a little light even for Sanders' current ADP at the bottom of RB3 range. It's just the projection of 1 reporter/analyst, of course, but Caplan spent years in the Philadelphia media and is likely still more plugged in with the Eagles than with most other NFL teams. His analysis could speak to Philly's plan for Sanders. That said, there's also time for Sanders to command a larger share right away. Ultimately, Caplan's is at least a viewpoint to keep in mind as we consider Sanders this fantasy football draft season.

Eagles RB Miles Sanders has been cleared for the start of training camp, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. The team will "ramp him up gradually" after the rookie missed most of the spring with a hamstring injury. Sanders still has plenty of time to win a significant early-season role. And his ADP has sunk into the 8th round of recent DRAFT best balls.

Eagles RB Miles Sanders missed all of OTAs and minicamp with a hamstring injury. We're still over a month away from training camp, so it's far too early to even start moving toward the panic button. But the rookie has missed valuable practice reps as he looks to rise to the top of a crowded depth chart. RB Jordan Howard, meanwhile, has drawn positive reviews from the coaching staff this spring -- particularly for his work in the passing game. NJ.com's Zack Rosenblatt believes expecting Sanders to become Philly's #1 RB as a rookie is "premature." This backfield still has plenty of sorting out to do, and we're still projecting Sanders to lead the way in fantasy points. But he feels a bit pricey at a mid-6th-round ADP since the start of June.